Premier League clubs to discuss closing the summer transfer window two days before the start of the 2025/26 season
Premier League clubs will discuss closing the summer transfer window earlier than usual, according to The Telegraph. The proposal was previously introduced and later scrapped.
They plan to set the transfer deadline at August 14, only two days before the 2025/26 season starts. The discussion will take place when club representatives meet on Thursday.
It will be put to a vote and requires a super-majority of 14 clubs in favour to pass. However, if initial discussions among club owners and chief executives indicate limited support, the vote may be abandoned before it even takes place.
The idea originated in early February during a meeting of sporting directors from all 20 Premier League clubs, who believe that finalising squads before the season kicks off would be excellent for managers.
However, concerns remain over aligning the move with other European leagues and addressing competition from the Saudi Pro League, which has emerged as the second-largest spender on transfer fees after the Premier League.
Saudi clubs spent £119 million in the January transfer window and are expected to continue competing aggressively for top players, potentially leaving English clubs at a disadvantage if they are forced to conclude business earlier.
Premier League sporting directors had also suggested reducing the January transfer window to just two weeks to minimise disruptions to managers and their squads.
The concept of an early summer window closure is not new. The Premier League previously implemented it in 2018 and 2019, ensuring all deals were finalised before the season began.
However, clubs later reverted to the traditional system after finding the restriction problematic, particularly in a market affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
With the start of the 2025/26 season set for August 16, Premier League stakeholders must now decide whether revisiting an early deadline will provide stability or place them at a competitive disadvantage in the global transfer market.
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